Finding the Third Proportional to 91,953 and 140,605.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,953 and 140,605.50 is: 215,000.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,953 : 140,605.50 = 140,605.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,953/140,605.50 = 140,605.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,953x = 140,605.50 × 140,605.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,953x = 19,769,906,630.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,769,906,630.25/91,953 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 215,000.13
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